'A Is for Aspirin' Theme Prelab Video Resource in Foundation Organic Chemistry for General Health Sciences Training in Namibia

摘要

Modern, quality education for health sciences is vital in developing and strengthening the health systems of countries in southern Africa. Medicine, pharmacy, and other disciplines in the region typically admit high school graduates who tend to undertake a science foundation in the first years of study. We report a new resource for improving the organic chemistry training of first year health science students at the University of Namibia. Short prelab videos were produced and made available for students prior to laboratories. This new resource was evaluated through an online survey tool, and responses were generally positive. A number of improvements were identified to improve the resource and develop further prelab videos for other modules taught.